Marine Lieutenant Andrew Kinard Update

Posted By Blackfive

First, read the original post about the challenges faced by Lieutenant Andrew Kinard.  Here's part of it:

...Marine Lieutenant Andrew Kinard was on patrol in Iraq and was hit by an IED (three other Marines were hit, too).  Apparently, before shock set in, Kinard established security and asked about his men, then passed out.  The damage to his body was extremely severe.  I don't know who the hospital corpsman was who assisted Lt. Kinard, but I know that Kinard went into cardiac arrest twice and lost most of his blood - whoever that corpsman is, he is a miracle worker.  Andrew was flown to Al Asad (by that time had used 67 units of blood), then Germany and now Bethesda.  He has lost his right leg above the knee, the left leg at his pelvis, and he has lots of internal damage to his intestines, kidneys, etc.  He's on a ventalator.  He  is fighting infections.  He's been awake only a few times since his injury...

Then, Carrie sends this update - a news story about the Lieutenant that you should read.

But the highlight of the week comes today, when Alpha Company -- Andrew's company -- gets home from a seven-month deployment.

In all, about 270 Marines and sailors from various arms of the 2nd Marine Division's 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion will roll into Camp Lejeune today.

It's a moment Andrew has been waiting for since fully waking up in a hospital a month after the blast.

And, it's a moment that almost didn't happen...

More at Go UpState.com (plus many other stories about Kinard and the support he's received).

Thanks for your prayers and thoughts.

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Comments

[Carrie]

And if it can happen for Major Gade and for Lt. Kinard..
Well...it just gives me more hope that DJ Emery can overcome his wounds too.
Miracles do happen and prayers do have power.

[Gmo]

He's with You now Lord but he's got friends and family here that need him for a while longer. You've taken so many good Platoon Leaders. His mission isn't complete.

[AFSister]

What a wonderful story- Obviously I don't mean I'm glad he got hurt- I'm thrilled he was able to see his troops come home, not to mention the new wheelchair. Thank you, Matt!!

[rgrmom82]

God bless and thank you!

[diana]

An amazing Marine and an amazing family. The website is great, obviously the reporter really cares about his subject.